CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 1h 51m · PG-13
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
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The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.

Directed byWill Sharpe

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
EN
Released
October 21, 2021
Studios
StudioCanal UKFilm4 ProductionsSunnyMarch

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain - Official Trailer | Prime Video

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain - Official Trailer | Prime Video

Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy star in THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN | Official Trailer

Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy star in THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN | Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Louis Wain

Claire Foy

Claire Foy

Emily Wain

Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough

Caroline Wain

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Sir William Ingram

Sharon Rooney

Sharon Rooney

Josephine Wain

Aimee Lou Wood

Aimee Lou Wood

Claire Wain

Hayley Squires

Hayley Squires

Marie Wain

Stacy Martin

Stacy Martin

Felicie Wain

Phoebe Nicholls

Phoebe Nicholls

Mrs Wain

Adeel Akhtar

Adeel Akhtar

Dan Rider

Creative team
Directed by
Will Sharpe
Will Sharpe
Written by
Simon Stephenson
Will Sharpe
Will Sharpe
Produced by
Leah Clarke
Guy Heeley

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